The search continues for casa/Alex registered for school

We are still looking. We have looked at about 15 houses. All have something good or bad about them. We found one that we think we can live with, but the owners are fixing a few things and it could take over a week to finish. Thus the manana/manana may take longer than we have to wait, so that makes us a little nervous. We are also still looking at other options. Joe is working very hard to find the right place. It is hard to believe the variance between houses in the area.

Alex is registered in school. It is a bit expensive, but I think the Spanish she will learn there will be worth it. There are only 5-6 students in her class. The small private school has about 200 students total, and is preschool-high school. They will teach Spanish for half day, and English for other half. The uniforms are polo shirt and jeans for most days, and a jumpsuit for the sports days. I had to get her a physical for school, and it cost $15.00. The Dr did all the things you would do for a physical, and it took all of 20 minutes. Walked right in, talked with the doc, paid the money, and left. In the USA it would be at least a 20 min wait in the waiting room, and cost after insurance (if they even cover it), $20-$60. Go figure. Either way, she will be in school on Tuesday 8/19. I will post picture of the uniforms when I can get them. So far I am quite impressed with the medical services, and we will see how the school works out.

Last night we were at the Malecon in Chapala, and were walking around and checking out the sights. Alan walked up to a lady and grabbed her hand. Evidently she thought she grabbed her grandsons hand, but when she looked down and saw the blonde hair she about had a heart attack. All her family thought it was VERY funny, and they laughed about it for a very long time. We get a lot of head turns whenever we take the children out.

Here are a few pictures of the kids playing at the park with the Mexican kids, back yard cushion wars, and fun by the lake. More to come.....